Warrants issued for suspects in armed robberies

ADRIAN — Four suspects have been arrested for a number of charges stemming from a home invasion robbery and two street robberies that recently took place along George and State streets in Adrian.

Adrian Police Department Deputy Chief Laurence Van Alstine said Friday that Malachi Delonte Crenshaw, 19, is suspected of committing three counts of armed robbery, one count of home invasion, three counts of felonious assault, three felony counts related to the use of a firearm, and several other charges related to the robberies.

Jerrell Delontrea Hill, 22, has been charged with one count of armed robbery and two related financial transaction counts. Tabitha Jo Davenport, 23, has been charged with four financial transaction counts, while Renata Michel Villarreal-Banks, 31, is charged with two financial transaction counts, one count of being an accessory to a felony, and one count of lying to a police officer.

Warrants were issued for the suspects Friday. Three of the suspects were already in custody on unrelated charges, while the fourth suspect surrendered to police.

On Jan. 19, a person was robbed at gunpoint while walking in the 400 block of State Street. The victim received minor injuries when he was struck with a pistol, according to the news release. The victim's wallet was taken.

On Jan. 20, a man was robbed at gunpoint, also in the 400 block of State Street. The victim was walking up his front steps when the suspect approached him, put a gun to the man’s head, and stole his wallet, the news release said. The victim was not injured.

On Jan. 23, a victim was robbed at gunpoint in the 200 block of George Street. A suspect entered the home of the victim and held the victim at gunpoint, then stole the victim’s wallet. The victim was not injured.